Is a small little place with plenty of seating. You order at an iPad and a server brings you your meal. I got the vegetarian Miso Ramen and it was so delicious. If I lived in the area I would definitely eat here often. Would highly recommend I am sure their other options are just as delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ankith Nagabandi
The food was great! Vegetarian friendly! An added needed touch: some more spice before adding the separate chili sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joselle Marie GUERRERO
I really love their paitan ramen. The broth has a rich umami flavor that is not too salty and not too bland.
I would also like to commend their customer service. They heard us talking about getting a high chair for our baby and prepared it for us without us asking. They also provide an improvised pillow back rest for our baby since the high chair is for big babies (tho our baby can sit unassisted, she is just on the smaller side)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boxin Zhao
Very pleasant place for a bowl of ramen :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
bbs
Sunday night, June 2025 During our visit, we tried Shoyu and the Vegetarian Creamy, which was pretty salty. The two of us were so hungry we ate it; however, it wasn’t the best. Staff was friendly. The music was loud, so we made it a quick stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Old days
Although the service was good, the food overall was lacking in flavor. Unfortunately, the two ramen we ordered did not have much flavor. The spicy ramen was just spicy, nothing else, really. I was very excited but ended up being disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Kyle Waters
Stopped here for dinner, and the food met my expectations. Very good, and didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes for the food to arrive. The only knock I have against the restaurant is the size, although I have been to many ramen spots on both coasts, and they all seem to thrive on the intimacy of their restaurants. It still gets 5 stars, though. If I am ever back in Monterey, I will definitely return!
I expected more variety out of a ramen shop. The pork was dry and hardly tender Guess I'll keep venturing to San Jose
Grant Henry
Delicious, cheap, fast. Fantastic modern ramen experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen
Rod Kim
Three stars only for the food. Good service for a small place and nice clean area. Food was at par with instant noodles. Not bad but probably won’t go back for the taste. Nice people. For a quick bite when you have nothing else to eat I recommend it, but for a true Japanese ramen taste this wasn’t it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Don Seto
this place was just ok. you order at the counter via a digital kiosk. the odd part it the location selection. the tables are numbered versus you pickling up random 'tent' number to enter in and since you can really only see the front table numbers I guess that's what you pick. I like black garlic and you have to add that as a comme.t, add black garlic cause it's not a selectable menu option. broth was a little salty and meh. our was supposed to come polish green onion..... no green onion. not likely a second trip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Steven Funderburk
Toribashi Japanese Restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere that really sets the mood for an enjoyable dining experience. The decor is stylish, and the ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal.
The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and Chicken Karaage, and both dishes were outstanding. The ramen had a rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, crispy pork. The Chicken Karaage was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right.
However, the service was a bit slow. It took longer than expected to receive my order, and they forgot to bring my drink with my meal, which was disappointing. I had to remind the server, and while they did correct it, the delay took away from the experience.
Overall, the food and atmosphere make Toribashi worth visiting, but the service could use some improvement. I’d definitely come back, hoping for a smoother experience next time. 4 stars.
Is a small little place with plenty of seating. You order at an iPad and a server brings you your meal. I got the vegetarian Miso Ramen and it was so delicious. If I lived in the area I would definitely eat here often. Would highly recommend I am sure their other options are just as delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great! Vegetarian friendly! An added needed touch: some more spice before adding the separate chili sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I really love their paitan ramen. The broth has a rich umami flavor that is not too salty and not too bland.
I would also like to commend their customer service. They heard us talking about getting a high chair for our baby and prepared it for us without us asking. They also provide an improvised pillow back rest for our baby since the high chair is for big babies (tho our baby can sit unassisted, she is just on the smaller side)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very pleasant place for a bowl of ramen :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Sunday night, June 2025
During our visit, we tried Shoyu and the Vegetarian Creamy, which was pretty salty. The two of us were so hungry we ate it; however, it wasn’t the best. Staff was friendly. The music was loud, so we made it a quick stop.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Although the service was good, the food overall was lacking in flavor. Unfortunately, the two ramen we ordered did not have much flavor. The spicy ramen was just spicy, nothing else, really. I was very excited but ended up being disappointed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Stopped here for dinner, and the food met my expectations. Very good, and didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes for the food to arrive. The only knock I have against the restaurant is the size, although I have been to many ramen spots on both coasts, and they all seem to thrive on the intimacy of their restaurants. It still gets 5 stars, though. If I am ever back in Monterey, I will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great poke bowl - huge portion $17
Enjoyed pork ramen
Nice vibe
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Delicious noodles in a quaint and charming bar. Nice and spicy tan tan noodles with egg and veggies. Very nice service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easy to order, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Quick service. The food is excellent, tastes like wonderful home cooking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I expected more variety out of a ramen shop.
The pork was dry and hardly tender
Guess I'll keep venturing to San Jose
Delicious, cheap, fast. Fantastic modern ramen experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen
Three stars only for the food. Good service for a small place and nice clean area. Food was at par with instant noodles. Not bad but probably won’t go back for the taste. Nice people. For a quick bite when you have nothing else to eat I recommend it, but for a true Japanese ramen taste this wasn’t it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
this place was just ok. you order at the counter via a digital kiosk. the odd part it the location selection. the tables are numbered versus you pickling up random 'tent' number to enter in and since you can really only see the front table numbers I guess that's what you pick. I like black garlic and you have to add that as a comme.t, add black garlic cause it's not a selectable menu option. broth was a little salty and meh. our was supposed to come polish green onion..... no green onion. not likely a second trip.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Toribashi Japanese Restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere that really sets the mood for an enjoyable dining experience. The decor is stylish, and the ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal.
The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen and Chicken Karaage, and both dishes were outstanding. The ramen had a rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked noodles and tender, crispy pork. The Chicken Karaage was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right.
However, the service was a bit slow. It took longer than expected to receive my order, and they forgot to bring my drink with my meal, which was disappointing. I had to remind the server, and while they did correct it, the delay took away from the experience.
Overall, the food and atmosphere make Toribashi worth visiting, but the service could use some improvement. I’d definitely come back, hoping for a smoother experience next time. 4 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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